Asked by Matthew Vassallo on Feb 29, 2024
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Following Dusky v.United States,what was established?
A) Information needed to be collected in a mental health assessment
B) Criteria used to determine the competency to stand trial
C) Ethical guidelines for counselors when conducting forensic assessments
D) Standard suicide risk assessment questions
Dusky V. United States
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the standard for determining the competency of a defendant to stand trial.
Competency To Stand Trial
A legal determination that a defendant has the mental capacity to understand the charges against them and participate in their defense.
Mental Health Assessment
A tool used by healthcare professionals to evaluate an individual's psychological, emotional, and social well-being.
- Acknowledge the critical role and approaches of competency evaluations in the legal framework.
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Melissa MercerFeb 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Dusky v. United States established the standard for determining competency to stand trial, which is whether the defendant has a "sufficient present ability to consult with his lawyer with a reasonable degree of rational understanding" and whether he has a "rational as well as factual understanding of the proceedings against him."
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the critical role and approaches of competency evaluations in the legal framework.